2025 Prelude Series

The Prelude Series brings our musicians to the surrounding communities of central Minnesota during the month of July. Warming up to the official festival season, this year's series will span two weekends and feature our resident ensemble: the Thalea String Quartet.

Coming to a town near you! With stops in Aitkin, Nisswa, Bemidji, Brainerd, and St. Cloud.

No tickets are required for these community events. Free-will donations will be accepted at all Prelude performances.

Prelude Series – AITKIN
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 7:30PM

The Thalea String Quartet returns as Artists in Residence, bringing energetic and innovative programs to venues throughout the Lakes Area—from parks and churches to senior centers and the county jail. Winners of the 2021 Ann Divine Educator Award from the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the Thalea Quartet will perform over two weekends in venues in …

Prelude Series – NISSWA
Sunday, July 13, 2025, 2:00PM

The Thalea String Quartet returns as Artists in Residence, bringing energetic and innovative programs to venues throughout the Lakes Area—from parks and churches to senior centers and the county jail. Winners of the 2021 Ann Divine Educator Award from the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the Thalea Quartet will perform over two weekends in venues in …

Prelude Series – BEMIDJI
Sunday, July 13, 2025, 7:30PM

The Thalea String Quartet returns as Artists in Residence, bringing energetic and innovative programs to venues throughout the Lakes Area—from parks and churches to senior centers and the county jail. Winners of the 2021 Ann Divine Educator Award from the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the Thalea Quartet will perform over two weekends in venues in …

Prelude Series – BRAINERD
Friday, July 18, 2025, 7:30PM

An outdoor concerts for families and all ages! The Thalea String Quartet returns as Artists in Residence, bringing energetic and innovative programs to venues throughout the Lakes Area—from parks and churches to senior centers and the county jail. Winners of the 2021 Ann Divine Educator Award from the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the Thalea Quartet will …

Prelude Series – ST. CLOUD
Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2:00PM

The Thalea String Quartet returns as Artists in Residence, bringing energetic and innovative programs to venues throughout the Lakes Area—from parks and churches to senior centers and the county jail. Winners of the 2021 Ann Divine Educator Award from the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the Thalea Quartet will perform over two weekends in venues in …